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- December 29th, 2009
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- December 27th, 2009
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- December 23rd, 2009
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- December 21st, 2009
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- December 20th, 2009
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devchengkalath has posted a new entry on: The Study of Human Movement: Prevent Injury and Perform Better
The causes of lower back pain-Revisited.
Just wanted to mix things up a bit and try out a new method (at least for me!) of getting the information out there. I put together this short clip discussing the major causes of lower back pain. Let…
- December 18th, 2009
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devchengkalath has posted a new entry on: The Study of Human Movement: Prevent Injury and Perform Better
2010 Vancouver Olympics Torch Relay
On this frigid Friday morning, many people braved the cold to get a glimpse of the Olympic torch as it made its way through Toronto. I had the good fortune to have realized that the torch was actually…
- December 14th, 2009
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devchengkalath has posted a new entry on: The Study of Human Movement: Prevent Injury and Perform Better
Teaching an old dog, new tricks.
Well my friends, I know I said that I would write about strategies to improve hip mobility and spine stability in order to buffer against the deadly effects of low back pain. However, I would like to…
- December 9th, 2009
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The Straw That Breaks The Camel’s Back
In the last blog post, mobility, stability and flexibility were defined in the context that I will be using them. This is important to keep in mind as they have very different applications when it com…
- December 4th, 2009
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How should your back bend?
As always, in the realm of physical therapy and injury rehabilitation, there are often more questions than hard answers. One of the most often debated areas relates to the notions of mobility, stabili…
- December 2nd, 2009
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5 things you MUST do to for low back pain relief
I asked myself this morning: “If I could boil down all the information that’s available to help people find low back pain relief and put them into 5 simple points, what would they be?R…
- November 16th, 2009
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The Art of Standing.
Over the last couple of blog posts I’ve explored the basic concept of sitting. Surprisingly, when broken down, it’s not as simple as it seems. It’s not all about just plunking yourse…
- November 11th, 2009
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The Art of Sitting.The Fix.
In yesterday’s post, I discussed the subtle loss of stability in the lumbar spine when most people complete the sitting action. Today, I’ll be giving you some quick tips on how you can fix…
- November 10th, 2009
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The Art of Sitting.
While sitting and standing (think squatting) may seem like the most rudimentary task, it’s by far the most improperly executed activity that most of us do everyday. Don’t believe me? Take…
- November 6th, 2009
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The top 5 things you do to your back that you probably shouldn’t do
I’ve received some feedback the last little while and it seems that people like lists. They’re quick to read and easy to understand. You ask and you shall receive… The top 5 things y…
- November 2nd, 2009
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- November 1st, 2009
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devchengkalath has posted a new entry on: The Study of Human Movement: Prevent Injury and Perform Better
3 worst core exercises for people with low back pain
The power of the internet can’t be doubted. It has the ability to spread knowledge across the globe in real time. You have a problem, google it, and more than likely you’ll find a solution…
- October 30th, 2009
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- October 23rd, 2009
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10 things I learned (or re-learned) this week.
We are all students of life. Or so we should be. Here’s a list of 10 things I learned (or re-learned) this week as they pertain to physical therapy, human movement and sometimes even life. 1. Hu…
- October 21st, 2009
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- October 19th, 2009
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devchengkalath has posted a new entry on: The Study of Human Movement: Prevent Injury and Perform Better
Must Watch Video: Shirley Sahrmann Lecture
A fraction of the immense knowledge that this incredible physical therapist and educator possesses. I am once again fortunate to have spent the last couple days learning from her and will post some o…
- October 17th, 2009
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When good movements go bad…
I think almost everyone can relate to the good movements that went bad in the above YouTube clip. Just think back to the last wedding or family event that you attended and perhaps a little bit of you…
- October 14th, 2009
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- October 13th, 2009
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devchengkalath has posted a new entry on: The Study of Human Movement: Prevent Injury and Perform Better
The easiest exercise for improved hip mobility is…
Quadruped Rocking. This is one of those exercises that almost anyone can do without much difficulty. It takes very little time, doesn’t require any equipment and as most of my physical therapy…
- October 11th, 2009
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- October 9th, 2009
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devchengkalath has posted a new entry on: The Study of Human Movement: Prevent Injury and Perform Better
The importance of the everyday
Over my professional career and personal experiences, I’ve come across a LOT of injuries. Many of them have been my own. Many of them belonged to my teammates or opponents. And many still impact…
- September 29th, 2009
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devchengkalath has posted a new entry on: The Study of Human Movement: Prevent Injury and Perform Better
The Failure of Modern Medicine
As a head’s up, this post is a little longer than usual (that too after a LOT of cutting and editing!) but I felt that I needed to put it all together instead of splitting it up. As I stated in…
- September 27th, 2009
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devchengkalath has posted a new entry on: The Study of Human Movement: Prevent Injury and Perform Better
Power Over Pain: Treating Chronic Pain
During my time as a physical therapist, I’ve come across a fairly significant number of individuals suffering from chronic pain. These people have experienced pain for far longer than what would…
- September 19th, 2009
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devchengkalath has posted a new entry on: The Study of Human Movement: Prevent Injury and Perform Better
Simple back pain solutions
As I’m off to a wedding in a couple hours, this post will be a short one. In my last post about pains, trains and automobiles, I espoused the power of posture and how awareness of the same wil…
- September 16th, 2009
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devchengkalath has posted a new entry on: The Study of Human Movement: Prevent Injury and Perform Better
Pains, Trains and Automobiles-The Power Of Posture
So I’m sitting here at the Pearson International Airport in Toronto, Canada just preparing myself for one of the most physically challenging events that I undertake about a dozen times a year or…
- September 14th, 2009
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Motivation to move.
Well, it’s been over a month since I’ve last posted on this blog. And if it weren’t for my friend Rumu in Calgary, it would have probably been even longer. Thanks for the kick in the…
- August 16th, 2009
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- August 5th, 2009
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- August 4th, 2009
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devchengkalath has posted a new entry on: The Study of Human Movement: Prevent Injury and Perform Better
The fallacy of running…
Before I go into what I consider some of the most important glute activation movements, I just want to clarify why you go running. What’s your reason? Do you go out for your jog because you enjo…
- August 1st, 2009
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devchengkalath has posted a new entry on: The Study of Human Movement: Prevent Injury and Perform Better
Mobile hips: why should runners care?
As discussed previously, runners put a tremendous amount of stress on their various body systems, most often their joints and soft tissues. I’ve yet to meet a runner of any sort who hasn’t…
- July 31st, 2009
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- July 30th, 2009
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devchengkalath has posted a new entry on: The Study of Human Movement: Prevent Injury and Perform Better
Running and your backside…
As you’ll often notice, I tend to write a lot about the backside. Call it what you want (glutes, hips, posterior chain, derriere …), but always remember how important hip function is for n…
